Sean Strickland Suspended Indefinitely

The NSAC addressed the matter during its monthly meeting Wednesday but elected to delay a formal disciplinary hearing until a later date. In the meantime, Strickland’s suspension remains in place effectively preventing the UFC from booking his next bout.

Strickland, 34, last fought in February, when he dropped a close decision to Dricus Du Plessis in a bid to reclaim the UFC middleweight title. Until the NSAC resolves the case, his return to competition remains on hold.

Absolutely devastating timing for Sean Strickland

Coming off a razor-close title fight with Dricus Du Plessis, Strickland was still very much in the championship picture. A return in late summer or fall could’ve easily positioned him for a high-stakes contender bout or even a short-notice title shot if injuries hit the division.

Instead, he’s stuck on the sidelines due to a situation that, while emotionally charged, might have been avoidable. Now, with an indefinite suspension, uncertainty around the NSAC hearing date, and a growing line of contenders at 185, Strickland’s path back to the top just got a lot more complicated. He thrives in chaos, but this time, the chaos might have cost him months  or more of prime career momentum.